Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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